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Dec 16,2008
***IMPORTANT*** Winter Tips from the Portland Water Bureau
by jenniferd
Okay kiddies -- here's the scoop: the weather is cold, cold, freezing cold. You need to protect your plumbing or you could end up with a miserable, watery situation on your hands....please just trust me on this one! I've seen it too many times. No one wants frozen and/or exploding plumbing in the middle of a snowstorm. It's just not fun. Outside Plumbing Caulk around pipes where they enter the house. Close all foundation vents. Cut wood or Styrofoam blocks to fill vent openings, then slide them into the vents. (You'll want to open the vents again in the spring to prevent dry rot.) Protect outside pipes and faucets. If you have a separate shut off valve for an outside faucet, consider shutting it off and draining it for the winter. If you don't have a separate valve to turn off faucets, you can wrap outside faucets or hose bibs with insulation . Use newspaper or rags covered with plastic, fiberglass or molded foam-insulating covers (available at hardware stores) to
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Dec 9,2008
How to Make the Perfect Bow and Add Dazzle to Your Holiday Gifts
by pearlgirl
Some folks are lucky enough to get the gift-wrapping gene: the ability to make any gift, large or small, even more beautiful by packaging it with care, thought and consideration. I'm not one of those people. I can't even close a bag of coffee in a presentable fashion—it's always a wee bit mangled. Fortunately for me, and for those of you like me, there are *chuckle, chuckle, snort* gifted individuals available to help with our gift wrapping needs. This year, with the economy being what it is, there are too few dollars to spend on luxuries like gift wrapping services. We're all giving fewer gifts, but there's no reason that they can't be more meaningful inside and out. With a little practice, even the most craft-impaired person can learn to make the perfect holiday bow. Your friends and family will love the results! What you'll need: 5–7 yards of ribbon (length depends on size of box and how fluffy you'd like your bow), scissors <
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Dec 3,2008
Have a Beautiful Home Without Breaking the Bank
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 12/04/2008 06:00 PM
Event Location: Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy
Event Location: Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy
Join re-design and color specialist Jennifer Yarbrough to discover five easy ways to blend color with your belongings to create a cozy inviting space for winter. Jennifer's pasion and talent as an interior re-designer and colorist has helped many people maximize their home's potential throughout the Portland area. 6–7 p.m.
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Dec 1,2008
Ecru Friends + Neighbors Holiday Event
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 12/02/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: Ecru Modern Stationer, 1215 NW 11th Avenue
Event Location: Ecru Modern Stationer, 1215 NW 11th Avenue
Greeting cards, party invitations, note sets + thank you cards, office accessories, journals, photo albums, pens, and specialty wrap—oh my! Ecru is absolutely bursting with goodies you'll love to keep or give as gifts. December 1–7, present the holiday event postcard and save 20% on your purchase. No postcard=no sweet savings, so be sure to remember it!
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Nov 29,2008
Protect Your Home Plumbing from Cold Snaps
by jenniferd
The Portland Water Bureau reminds all customers to protect your indoor and outdoor plumbing from the cold weather -- it's coming! Click here for tips on protecting your indoor plumbing Click here for tips on protecting your outdoor plumbing Freezing temperatures can challenge the city's water infrastructure and your household's water pipes. Be prepared this year. Jennie Day-Burget Public Information Officer
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Nov 25,2008
Nurture Your Garden With A Grant From Hardy Plant Society of Oregon
by pearlgirl
Need a little green to make your garden grow? Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) announces funds available to nonprofit organizations and schools whose work supports the mission ofHPSO—dedicated to helping special gardens of botanical, horticultural or historic interest, including the support of schools and community gardens. Small grants are available to organizations in Oregon and SW Washington. Please go to the HPSO website for more information on previous awardees and application forms. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 15 at 4 p.m.
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Nov 7,2008
Free Naturescaping Workshop at Tryon Creek
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/16/2008 01:00 PM
Event Location: Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Event Location: Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Find out how to design a landscape that will improve wildlife habitat, save energy and reduce water use, stormwater runoff, and pollution! Naturescaping Basics introduces attendees to their connection with the watershed, native plants of the PNW, pollution prevention, and other core concepts of naturescaping such as basic project planning & native plant selection. Each participant receives a free native plant to begin their naturescaping journey! From 1 - 5pm.Advanced registration is required:
Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events . For more information call 503-935-5368.
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Nov 6,2008
Portland Parks & Recreation’s Community Garden Forums
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/15/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
Event Location: East Portland Community Center, 740 SE 106th Ave.
Over 1,000 people are on waiting lists to obtain a garden plot at one of the city's 32 existing community gardens, join the discussion on how to meet the growing demand for community gardens at Portland Parks & Recreation's Community Garden Forums. Find out how we can address the challenges facing the city's popular community garden program, including how to set aside or acquire land and how to obtain funding for creating and maintaining new gardens 10 a.m. to 12 noon Refreshments provided 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18 Beaumont Sun School Cafeteria 4043 NE Fremont St.
Refreshments provided Garden waiting lists are increasing as people living in Portland, in Oregon, and across the country request garden space in our cities. Residents want community gardens, and recognize the benefits for their neighborhoods and the environment. Local food grown in community gardens reduces the carbon footprint
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Oct 30,2008
Home Office » Seven Tips to Increase Productivity
by pearlgirl
Everyone loves the idea of working from home. Although the thought of setting your own hours, working in your PJ's, having the world's best boss and eliminating that pesky commute is incredibly alluring—the reality is that working at home is incredibly difficult. Get in the Zone First things first: It's important to do a little checking and make sure that your home office meets local zoning requirements. There are reasons for residential and commercial zoning—it's not always possible to run your business out of your home. Your business can impact the traffic, parking and livability of your neighborhood. An upset neighbor, Homeowners Association or Neighborhood Association will definitely dampen your productivity. In Portland, the City recognizes two types of businesses that are suitable for residential zones: • Type A . A Type A home occupation is one where residents use their home as a place of work; however, no employees or customers/clients come to the
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Oct 25,2008
Holiday Open House at Ecru Modern Stationer
by alex
Event Date: 11/01/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: Ecru, 1215 NW 11th Avenue
Event Location: Ecru, 1215 NW 11th Avenue
Here's a heads up for all you fellow paper fanatics: LeAnn at Ecru is hosting a holiday open house this coming Saturday!It's a great way to kick off your holiday shopping: not only will LeAnn provide some yummy nibbles to nosh on, she's even offering 20% off on everything in the store! In case you're not familiar with Ecru, they offer a huge selection of modern paper goods that range from swanky to funky. You'll find... read full article »
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